Baruch Samuel Blumberg

Physician and geneticist, Nobel laureate

Baruch Samuel Blumberg - Physician and geneticist, Nobel laureate
Born

July 28th, 1925
100 years ago

Died

April 5th, 2011
14 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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A physician and geneticist contributed significantly to medical science. Discovered the Hepatitis B virus, leading to the development of a vaccine that has saved millions of lives. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1976 for the discovery of the virus. Served as a professor and director at various institutions, which included the quest for new ways to combat viral diseases.

Discovered the Hepatitis B virus

Developed a vaccine for Hepatitis B

Won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1976

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